85 GT MACH ONE (FINISHED 2-21-09)
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Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
Wow that bike looks like its been bakein it the sun for awile. Is it gonna come to life with that Rat Rod detail job we all love to see?
Wow that bike looks like its been bakein it the sun for awile. Is it gonna come to life with that Rat Rod detail job we all love to see?
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
Yeah...to really do this one right, the frame needs to be blasted and either painted or powdercoated and then some new decals installed.
Not sure how far I will want to go with it. The UKAI rims and SR hubs will clean up nicely and I have a sweet set of Sugino Mighty 3 piece cranks I could install.
I still have the chrome chain and the chromo BB from the Predator that will work great on this bike.
Just need a set of tires.
Yeah...to really do this one right, the frame needs to be blasted and either painted or powdercoated and then some new decals installed.
Not sure how far I will want to go with it. The UKAI rims and SR hubs will clean up nicely and I have a sweet set of Sugino Mighty 3 piece cranks I could install.
I still have the chrome chain and the chromo BB from the Predator that will work great on this bike.
Just need a set of tires.
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
ahh i remember mine from bitd. i miss mine, mach 1's were totally underrated, and didnt get the respect they needed.
ahh i remember mine from bitd. i miss mine, mach 1's were totally underrated, and didnt get the respect they needed.
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
That is amazing... I can't wait until the detailed pictures.
That is amazing... I can't wait until the detailed pictures.
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
you find all the best vintage BMX bikes!
you find all the best vintage BMX bikes!
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
Here's a good source for repop decals...
http://ajkbikes.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=47_49
Here's a good source for repop decals...
http://ajkbikes.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=47_49
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
this is the only one i've found that wasn't a ton of money. 1987 schwinn preditor. $1.50 thrift store find. put on a new chain, pedals, tires, grips, and cables.
this is the only one i've found that wasn't a ton of money. 1987 schwinn preditor. $1.50 thrift store find. put on a new chain, pedals, tires, grips, and cables.
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Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
I LOVE THAT HELMET ITS RADICAL I WANT TO GET A VINTAGE HELMET LIKE THAT SOMEDAY :shock:
I LOVE THAT HELMET ITS RADICAL I WANT TO GET A VINTAGE HELMET LIKE THAT SOMEDAY :shock:
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
Yeah, that helmet is pretty rad. 8)
Yeah, that helmet is pretty rad. 8)
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
Gave the bike a complete overhaul this past weekend.
Cleaned and repacked all bearings in wheels, headset and crank with some Phil grease. Even managed to save the Suntour freewheel.
Threw on a new set of Kenda Kontacts and a new set of AME Tri grips.
The only bummer was that I had it all put back together and the last step was to install the pedals. Turns out one of the pedal holes on the crank is reamed out so much that the hole is too big even for a 9/16" pedal.
Still need to clean and readjust the brakes...need to track down a light blue cable housing and some light blue tie wraps.
At first I had thought about having the frame and forks blasted and powdercoated, but I kind of like this original weathered ratty look.
Gave the bike a complete overhaul this past weekend.
Cleaned and repacked all bearings in wheels, headset and crank with some Phil grease. Even managed to save the Suntour freewheel.
Threw on a new set of Kenda Kontacts and a new set of AME Tri grips.
The only bummer was that I had it all put back together and the last step was to install the pedals. Turns out one of the pedal holes on the crank is reamed out so much that the hole is too big even for a 9/16" pedal.
Still need to clean and readjust the brakes...need to track down a light blue cable housing and some light blue tie wraps.
At first I had thought about having the frame and forks blasted and powdercoated, but I kind of like this original weathered ratty look.
Re: 85 GT MACH ONE
Looks great! I love the color. Is the rear tire on backwards?
Looks great! I love the color. Is the rear tire on backwards?
